Arts Commission

City Hall Meeting Minutes 601 4th Avenue E Olympia, WA 98501 Arts Commission Contact: Stephanie Johnson 360.709.2678 Thursday, January 11, 2024 6:00 PM Online or via phone Register to attend: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_H0GeF245RUeLHuoI3BBkvA 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Dorgan called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 1.A ROLL CALL Present: 7 - Chair Kathryn Dorgan, Vice Chair Jace Hoag, Commissioner Joe Batt, Commissioner Jim Burlingame, Commissioner Rose Clifthorne, Commissioner Coral Garey and Commissioner Katherine Ransom Absent: 1 - Commissioner Tracy Schreiber 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The agenda was approved. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 24-0031 Approval of December 14, 2023 Arts Commission Meeting Minutes The minutes were approved. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT - None 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS Commissioners shared information about past and upcoming arts events. 6. BUSINESS ITEMS 24-0034 Grass Lake Nature Park Public Art Project Artist Recommendation Ms. Johnson shared the recommendation of the jury for the Grass Lake Nature Park Public Art project artists following finalist interviews. The jury came to unanimous recommendation of Abe Singer. Nature is an inspiration in Mr. Singer’s work and he is well versed in the use of repurposed materials. He articulated a strong resonance to the redevelopment vision and relationship to the environment and materials, speaking to City of Olympia Page 1 Arts Commission Meeting Minutes January 11, 2024 accessibility, ways to connect and a strong appreciation for the tank and its possibilities. Commissioner Batt moved, seconded by Commissioner Burlingame, to approve the jury recommendation to be forwarded to City Council for consideration. The motion was unanimously approved. 24-0035 Donation of Art Proposal Commemorating West Olympia Rotary 50th Anniversary Ms. Johnson presented the Gift of Art proposal from the West Bay Rotary Club. Commissioners reviewed the proposal, framing their discussion around criteria in the Gift of Art policy. Commissioners were unanimous in their recommendation to forward the proposal to City Council for approval, and commented that a gift of art to the City was a very meaningful way for the West Olympia Rotary Club to celebrate their anniversary. Commissioner Ransom moved, seconded by Vice Chair Hoag, to recommend Life is Water, by Taylor Krise to City Council as a donation to the City Public Art Collection. The motion passed unanimously. 24-0033 2024-2025 Arts Commission Work Plan and Municipal Art Plan Commissioners reviewed proposed 2024/25 Work Plan and Municipal Art Plan and made comment. Staff will return with an edited version at the February 8 meeting. The discussion was completed. 24-0032 New Member Process Review Commissioners discussed the review matrix for new Commissioner review and made changes. Staff will send matrix and application packet in advance of the February 8 meeting. The discussion was completed. 7. REPORTS Ms. Johnson shared the new ARCH video clip, noted that the Poet Laureate read several poems at the first City Council meeting of the year, and that Plinth project applications close January 22, and Arts Walk applications close January 31. Commissioner Burlingame shared that he would be participating on the Armory Partner selection process the following day. 8. OTHER TOPICS - None 9. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m. City of Olympia Page 2